Bhutanese Organic White Tea (50g)

Plucked by hand at dawn in the Samcholing hills, this minimally processed white tea is delicate, floral, and deeply calming.

White Tea from Samcholing

This is the gentlest of teas. Made from the young leaves and silvery buds of Camellia sinensis, plucked at dawn and simply withered in the mountain air, white tea captures the pure, fresh character of the plant at its most youthful. Our white tea is grown by Samcholing Tea, a small grower cooperative in the misted hills of central Bhutan that has been crafting rare Himalayan teas since 2011.

The dry leaf is pale silver-green with a soft, fuzzy down. The brewed liquor is the colour of pale honey — almost clear, with a sweet, hay-like aroma and a flavour that unfolds slowly: melon, white peach, fresh-cut grass, and a long, clean finish. There is virtually no astringency and a beautiful, lingering sweetness that makes each sip feel like a quiet exhale.

How to enjoy this gentle tea in Bangkok:

The Traditional Way: Brew in a glass pot at 80°C for 3–4 minutes and drink plain. The tea is meant to be savoured slowly.
The Cool Way: Cold-brew in the refrigerator overnight for an exquisitely smooth iced tea that needs no sugar.
Pairing: Serve with fresh fruit, mild cheeses, or light seafood. White tea is the perfect companion to a quiet afternoon.

Each batch is hand-plucked and sun-withered by the families of Samcholing, who have turned the art of restraint into their signature. Buy it for the moments when only quiet will do.

What makes this white tea special is the patience that goes into it. Each leaf is left to wither in the cool mountain air for two or three days, losing moisture slowly, never rushed, never forced. The slow withering concentrates the natural amino acids and brings out the gentle sweetness that white tea is loved for. It is, in every sense, a tea of quiet labour.

Net Weight: 50g

History of Bhutanese Organic White Tea (50g)

The story of white tea is a story of minimalism. For centuries across the tea lands of China and the Eastern Himalayas, white tea was reserved for emperors and the very old, who valued its delicate, restorative properties. The plucking is exacting: only the unopened buds and the youngest leaves, picked before the morning mist has lifted. The processing is even more so — the leaves are simply withered, sometimes in the sun, sometimes indoors, with no rolling, no oxidation, no firing beyond a final gentle dry.

Samcholing Tea, founded in 2011, took up this ancient discipline and brought it to the high gardens of central Bhutan. Their white tea is grown at altitude, where cool nights slow the growth of the leaf and concentrate its amino acids. The result is a tea of extraordinary softness and depth.

Like all of Samcholing’s teas, this white tea comes from a small cooperative of farmer families whose roots in the Trongsa valley go back to the 1960s, when His Majesty Jigme Wangchuck, the Second King of Bhutan, first encouraged tea cultivation in these mountains. Every packet honours that quiet heritage.

Nutritional Value of Bhutanese Organic White Tea (50g)

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Dietary Pros:

Single-Origin & Hand-Plucked — young leaves and buds only
Minimally Processed — withered in mountain air, no rolling or oxidation
Lowest in Caffeine of all true teas — perfect for evenings
No Additives — pure Camellia sinensis
Vegan & Gluten-Free

Nutritional Highlights (per 100g of dry leaf): Catechins 12.71g, polyphenols 4.76%, ascorbic acid 65.05mg. White tea is particularly high in amino acids and gentle theanine.

Health & Lifestyle Benefits:

Highest in Antioxidants per Cup: Studies suggest white tea retains more of its polyphenol content than any other style of tea.
Calming & Restorative: High theanine levels promote a sense of calm without drowsiness.
Skin Health: Polyphenols are widely studied for their role in protecting skin from environmental damage.
Easy on the Stomach: The lowest tannin content of any true tea.
Supports Artisan Growers: Every purchase sustains the families of Samcholing and helps preserve rare Himalayan tea craftsmanship.

How to make Bhutanese Organic White Tea (50g)?

White tea is fragile and asks for gentleness. Use soft, filtered water and never boiling.

Heat the Water: Bring to 75–80°C. Let boiled water cool for a few minutes before pouring.
Measure: Use 2 to 3 grams (about one rounded teaspoon) per 200ml cup.
Steep: Infuse for 3 to 5 minutes for a Western-style cup. The leaves should be fully submerged and given room to unfurl.
Re-steep: Quality white teas yield four to six infusions, with each one subtly different in character.

Tip: Glass teaware is ideal — it lets you watch the silver buds dance as they open. Drink without milk or sugar to appreciate the natural sweetness. Store tightly sealed, away from sunlight and strong odours.